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A seafood treat: Squid rings in tomato sauce

Hi there, or should I say, ahoy, all you sailors! Today I am posting the recipe for one of my favorite seafood meals. Here in Greece, I can get deep frozen rings of a squid variety called ‘thrapsalo’, which is similar to ‘calamari’, another type of squid that you may have heard of in Greek cooking. Getting the squid rings deep frozen saves me time. All I have to do is defrost and give them a quick wash and they’re ready for the pan.

The usual thing in Greece is to simply fry squid rings, but I go for a healthier alternative that is delicious beyond measure! This is owed to the thick tomato sauce of my recipe that’s rich with flavor (and goodness!)

Try this and its fantastic combo of spices and herbs will make your palate think it’s Christmas! Check this out:

INGREDIENTS (serves 2-3)

About 15 squid rings (defrosted, washed and drained)

1 large red onion (chopped)

1 clove of garlic (chopped)

1 medium beef tomato (skinned and chopped)

About 250 gr of pasata (tomato puree)

A splash of vinegar (or red wine)

2-3 bay leaves

1 stick of cinnamon

1 rosemary sprig (only the leaves, chopped)

Salt, pepper

Extra virgin olive oil (as much as you’d use in your tomato sauce for pasta)